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Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Symptoms and Diagnosis

Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Symptoms and Diagnosis

Lets understand symptoms of the diabetic ketoacidosis and how to diagnose this condition.

What is diabetic ketoacidosis?

Diabetic ketoacidosis is an extremely dangerous side effect of diabetes, in this condition body doesn't produce enough amount of insulin

Insulin deficiency leads to breakdown of excess fast for energy, which causes your blood to become more acidic. An excessive build-up of ketones can cause diabetic ketoacidosis, a condition in which the blood becomes excessively acidic.

When DKA is left untreated, the symptoms might worsen even though they usually start out slowly. For prompt intervention and treatment, it is therefore critical to identify the warning signals at an early stage.

What are the symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis?

The initial sign or symptoms of diabetes ketoacidosis are as follows-

  • Increased thirst
  • Presence of ketones in the urine
  • dehydration
  • Severe headaches
  • High blood glucose level (more than 250 mg/dl)

If you ignore these symptoms then you might experience severe symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis such as 

  • Fatigue
  • Fruity breath
  • Flushed face
  • Confusion

How to diagnose diabetic ketoacidosis?

First step to diagnose any disease is the identification of the symptoms of that disease. Your healthcare provider will do your physical examination and ask about your symptoms and medical history. For confirming the diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis various diagnostic tests are performed such as:

  1. Blood sugar test: This test is done to measure the level of blood sugar in a blood. High levels of sugar in the blood indicate the presence of diabetic ketoacidosis.
  2. Ketone testing: Ketone is an end product of fat metabolism. Presence of high levels of ketones in a blood or urine indicates that the body is breaking down the fats for energy which makes the blood acidic and aids in the development of diabetic ketoacidosis.this test is the most important test for the diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis, 
  3. Metabolic screen/ metabolic panel test: it is a group of blood tests which is done for monitoring your organs such as kidney, liver, and pancreas. This test measures the various chemicals in the blood such as electrolytes, potassium, creatinine , bicarbonate etc.
  4. Blood pH testing: when the pH of the blood is less than 7 in the blood is acidic , this test measures the pH of the blood and if the blood is acidic then it indicates the presence of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Conclusion 

Diabetic ketoacidosis is one of the most severe complications of diabetes,  yet it can be prevented easily if the proper monitoring is done. A vital first step in prevention is to regularly monitor your blood glucose and ketone levels, take medications as prescribed, and make lifestyle modifications as advised. If you consistently have high blood sugar, you might want to think about getting your test done.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is diabetic ketoacidosis?

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a complication of diabetes in which the body produces excess ketones and makes the blood acidic.

How to prevent diabetic ketoacidosis?

The most important way to prevent is monitoring you blood sugar and ketone level in a body so that timely intervention can be done, apart from that strictly follow your treatment regimen, stay hydrated, and follow healthy lifestyle

Who is at risk of developing diabetic ketoacidosis

Those people who have a Type 1 diabetes people, people who don't strictly follow their treatment regimen,certain medications, chronic illness are at high risk of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Is blood sugar test at home is available

Yes you can get your blood sugar test at home only with the ganesh diagnostic centre.

What is blood Ph testing

Blood pH testing measure the pH level of the blood.

When can i get the result urine ketone test at home result

You can get your results in less than 24 hrs only with the ganesh diagnostic centre.

Is a blood test  at home  available?

Yes you can book blood tests at home service only with ganesh diagnostic centres.

What is ketone testing 

Ketone testing is the test which check the level of ketones in a blood or urine.